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Is Mediterranean Cocktail Croquettes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Makro Premium

Mediterranean Cocktail Croquettes is a food from Makro Premium. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Nitrite, Carrageenan, Carminic Acid.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium nitrite and carrageenan, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants and preservatives further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains dairy ingredients like whole milk and cheese, providing some natural flavors.
  • Includes spices and herbs like oregano, which can enhance taste naturally.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Artificial colorants like carminic acid may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
  • High levels of processed ingredients like starches and sugars indicate a lack of whole food quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4166038

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Allergens detected: crustaceans , egg , fish , soy , celery , sulfites , mollusks

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

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Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.; Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
Zerotox gives Makro Premium — Mediterranean Cocktail Croquettes 45 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains dairy ingredients like whole milk and cheese, providing some natural flavors.; Includes spices and herbs like oregano, which can enhance taste naturally.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium nitrite and carrageenan, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants and preservatives further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: crustaceans, egg, fish, soy, celery. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Makro Premium — Mediterranean Cocktail Croquettes has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole milk, emmental cheese, mozzarella cheese. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.; Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.; Artificial colorants like carminic acid may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.